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Meritus Texas represents the strategic unification of five premier industrial gas and welding supply partners across the Lone Star State. Formerly operating as Mitchell Welding Supply, Meritus Gas North Texas, Gulf Coast Gas & Equipment, Airco Gases Southwest, Greens Welding Supply, and Metroplex Welding Supply, these established companies now combine their strengths under the Meritus Texas brand while honoring their rich individual legacies.
Each partner brings decades of specialized expertise to Meritus Texas:
Mitchell Welding Supply, founded in 1968 by Benson Mitchell, has proudly served the DFW Metroplex for over 50 years. What began with just four employees evolved into a regional leader with locations in Seagoville, Garland, and East Texas, known for adapting to cutting-edge technologies while maintaining exceptional customer service.
Meritus Gas North Texas operates from Saginaw and Springtown, with the Springtown location’s history dating back nearly a century as Ward Welding Supply before joining the Meritus family. This partner has long combined large-scale capabilities with personalized local service.
Gulf Coast Gas & Equipment established itself as the premier provider of industrial gases, welding equipment, and engineering services across the Gulf Coast region from its Houston location, building a reputation for reliability and customer-first solutions.
Airco Gases Southwest, founded in 1989 as Welders Warehouse, expanded through strategic growth to serve the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area from locations in Denton, Dallas, Waxahachie, and Caddo Mills before partnering with Meritus in January 2024.
Greens Welding Supply, founded in 2000 by Aaron and Elaine Green, has served the Granbury community for more than two decades. Known for dependable service, the company supplies industrial gases, welding equipment, and a wide range of shop consumables to welders, fabricators, and contractors across the region.
Metroplex Welding Supply, founded in 1975 by Mike Bush Sr., has served the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for nearly 50 years from five locations across the region. Known for technical expertise and reliable customer service, Metroplex joined Meritus Gas Partners in July 2026, bringing its deep local roots and commitment to customer-focused solutions to the Meritus family.
As Meritus Texas, we deliver an unmatched suite of products and services:
Industrial gases, including acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrogen, oxygen, and propane
Meritus Texas maintains strategically positioned locations across the state to provide responsive service:
The formation of Meritus Texas combines over 100 years of collective industry experience with enhanced capabilities to serve customers more effectively than ever before. While our branding has evolved, our core values remain unchanged:
As Meritus Texas, we honor the legacies of our founding partners while embracing a unified future of expanded capabilities and enhanced service. Whether you’re managing large industrial operations, running a small business, or working on personal projects, we combine the reliability of a large-scale provider with the personalized care that has defined our individual partners for generations.
Experience the Meritus Texas difference today. Contact us to discover how our comprehensive gas and welding solutions can drive your success forward.